Boston Flora

Tag: sepia

  • Wednesday, January 10 – Friday, January 12, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Exploring Collections in Sepia

    This three day Wellesley College Botanic Gardens class on January 10 – 12 from 9:30 – 3:30 with Lara Call Gastinger will examine the process of composing collected subject matter and using sepia paint to document them in a painting that can tell a rich story. We will explore how mindful collection and assembly can change the way we look at objects. We will be using seed pods and dried winter specimens as our inspiration. Snow day Saturday, January 13 if needed. Friends of Wellesley Botanic Gardens $340, nonmembers $415. To register call 781-283-3094 or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.

  • Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, April 28, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Painting in Sepia

    The Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens has added a three day Painting in Sepia class to its excellent calendar of classes and events.  Lara Call Gastinger will give a detailed approach to observing and painting spring specimens with a monochromatic sepia palette.  You’ll learn how to render stems accurately, create value, detail different textures, and use brush control to attain a tight finished look.  This is a great introduction to watercolor without the added complexity of color.  The class takes place Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, April 28, from 9:30 – 3:30.  Friends members $340, nonmembers $415. Register by emailing wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu, or call 781-283-3094.  Watercolor below copyright 2014 Lara Call Gastinger.